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Canon imageFORMULA CR-50 ADF scanner vs Plustek SmartOffice PN2040 Flatbed & ADF scanner

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 9identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum scan size
    • imageFORMULA CR-50 ADF scanner:108 x 228 mm
    • SmartOffice PN2040 Flatbed & ADF scanner:216 x 356 mm
  • Input colour depth
    • imageFORMULA CR-50 ADF scanner:24 bit
    • SmartOffice PN2040 Flatbed & ADF scanner:48 bit
  • Scanner type
    • imageFORMULA CR-50 ADF scanner:ADF scanner
    • SmartOffice PN2040 Flatbed & ADF scanner:Flatbed & ADF scanner
  • Product colour
    • imageFORMULA CR-50 ADF scanner:Grey, White
    • SmartOffice PN2040 Flatbed & ADF scanner:Black, White
  • Sensor type
    • imageFORMULA CR-50 ADF scanner:CMOS CIS
    • SmartOffice PN2040 Flatbed & ADF scanner:CIS
  • Daily duty cycle (max)
    • imageFORMULA CR-50 ADF scanner:2500 pages
    • SmartOffice PN2040 Flatbed & ADF scanner:1000 pages
  • Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weight
    • imageFORMULA CR-50 ADF scanner:60 - 120 g/m²
    • SmartOffice PN2040 Flatbed & ADF scanner:50 - 120 g/m²
  • Standard interfaces
    • imageFORMULA CR-50 ADF scanner:USB 2.0
    • SmartOffice PN2040 Flatbed & ADF scanner:RJ-45, USB 2.0

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Comparison of CR-50, PN2040
63 specifications
Scanning2 differ
Maximum scan sizeDiffers108 x 228 mm216 x 356 mm
Optical scanning resolution600 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Colour scanningYesYes
Duplex scanningYesYes
Input colour depthDiffers24 bit48 bit
Output colour depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 bit
Output greyscale depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 bit
Output monochrome depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 bit
ADF scan speed (b/w, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 ppm
ADF scan speed (colour, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 ppm
Duplex ADF scan speed (b/w, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 ipm
Duplex ADF scan speed (colour, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 ipm
Film scanningKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Scanner typeDiffersADF scannerFlatbed & ADF scanner
Built-in displayNoNo
Product colourDiffersGrey, WhiteBlack, White
Performance2 differ
Sensor typeDiffersCMOS CISCIS
Scan file formatsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDOC, JPG, PDF, TIFF, XLS, XLSX
Daily duty cycle (max)Differs2500 pages1000 pages
Button functionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceScan
Scan driversKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTWAIN
Light sourceKnown for oneRGB LEDUnknown — not stated by the source
Input capacityidentical
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity50 sheets50 sheets
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4
Scanning media types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCard stock, Plain paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4
Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weightDiffers60 - 120 g/m²50 - 120 g/m²
Maximum scan widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21.6 cm
Maximum scan lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35.6 cm
Maximum scan area (ADF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source216 x 356 mm
Minimum scan area (ADF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13.2 x 13.2 mm
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB portYesYes
USB version2.02.0
Standard interfacesDiffersUSB 2.0RJ-45, USB 2.0
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power2 differ
Power supply typeDiffersACDC
Input voltageDiffers220-240 V24 V
CurrentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.75 A
Power consumption (typical)Known for one27 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers140 mm418 mm
DepthDiffers223 mm326 mm
HeightDiffers188 mm101 mm
WeightDiffers2 kg3.78 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLAN (RJ-45), USB
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Drivers includedYesYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
System requirements1 differ
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Minimum RAMKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1024 MB
Minimum processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePentium IV 2.4 GHz
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2000 MB
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Wi
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows XP/Vista/7Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
USB requiredKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Image formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBMP, JPG, PCX, TIF
CertificationDiffersRoHSWEEE, RoHS, FCC, CE
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one50 - 90.5 °FUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84716070Unknown — not stated by the source

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